Girls Scouts of the USA
Before beginning on a Religious Emblems program for your Girl Scout unit, counselors should participate in a training program that will provide and overview of opportunities and some practical advice on best practices. Please contact the AACCOS training chair listed below to arrange training.
Counselors who serve girls in Girl Scout troops will facilitate Religious Emblems programs developed and produced by the National Catholic Committe for Girl Scouts/Campfire. Prior to beginning these programs units should submit and Intent to Begin notification to the Religious Emblems Coordinators listed below.
Intent2BeginReligiousEmblemsGSUSA
Program materials can be purchased directly from the NFCYM online store. Once the programs have been completed, please notify the AACCOS Religious Emblems Coordinators so that they may document and process your awards. Awards for grades k-6 are given to the units to be awarded appropriately. Awards for grades 7-12 are facilitated by a trained counselor and awarded at the annual Archbishop’s scout mass after being approved through a Board of Review. Please note the dates for these events under Important Dates above.
Girl Scout Religious Emblems Pricing (as of July 2018):
- Youth Emblems are $12 each
- Parent Pins are $5 each (optional)
Religious Emblems programs offered to girls in GSUSA
for girls in Grades k-1
This program is parent or facilitator lead and emphasizes God’s great love for us and how, because of this love, each of us is a special and precious creation.
for girls in Grades 2-3
This program is parent or facilitator lead and offers a series of activities that explores how we, as Christ’s body, are connected to each other and to God. This program is a good companion for those also preparing for First Communion.
for girls in grades 4-6
The I Live My Faith program leads girls through exercises and activities that ask them to consider how their relationship with God will be present in their everyday life. Parents or unit counselors working with groups may facilitate this program.
for girls in grades 7-10
The Mary, the First Disciple program asks girls to consider Mary’s example and how she might lead them to a closer relationship with her son. This program is only offered in groups by trained coordinators.
for girls in grades 9-12
Training and support for these programs:
GSUSA Training Chair
Lou Ann Piantieri
training@aaccos.org
770-924-2110
Girls Religious Emblems Coordinators
Jackie and Tom Welch
girl.scout.awards@aaccos.org
404-245-9635